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But not long after the inspection the management team "had all but dispersed" and their replacements appeared unfamiliar with an improvement program that had been running since mid-2016, Mr Morgan said.

"We are concerned that this loss of knowledge and disruption to the management team came at a time when Bandyup's future remained uncertain," he said.

"It is pleasing to see the inspector recognises that Bandyup and women's imprisonment is in a significantly better state," Mr Hassall said.

Mr Morgan also said the conversion of Wandoo Reintegration Facility for young male offenders into an alcohol and drug treatment prison for women presented some positive opportunities for rehabilitation if done properly.